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N.J.: Court ruling may affect duty-to-notify regarding workers’ compensation for LLCs

N.J.: Court ruling may affect duty-to-notify regarding workers’ compensation for LLCs

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 3, 2023 | Featured, General News

The Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an opinion last month that directly impacts the way insurance producers must handle workers’ compensation for limited liability companies. The court held in the case of Holm v. Purdy that insurance producers have an ongoing duty...

N.J. court rules Uber Eats insurer does not have to offer UM/UIM coverage

N.J. court rules Uber Eats insurer does not have to offer UM/UIM coverage

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Oct 11, 2022 | Advocacy

In the case of Malzberg v. Josey et al., the Superior Court of New Jersey ruled that Uber Eats, the food delivery company, was not obligated by law to provide uninsured/underinsured coverage to drivers using its app.  What happened? Scott Malzberg delivered food...

Vermont Supreme Court allows novel ‘physical damage’ COVID-19 theory to proceed

Vermont Supreme Court allows novel ‘physical damage’ COVID-19 theory to proceed

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Sep 27, 2022 | Featured, General News

Recently, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled in the case of Huntington Ingalls Industries v. Ace American Insurance Co., that a policyholder could proceed with a business interruption claim that alleges that the COVID-19 virus caused physical damage to property when it...

N.J.: No-fault law does not bar bad-faith claim

N.J.: No-fault law does not bar bad-faith claim

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 24, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured

Recently, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division held in the case of Vera v. State Farm Indem. Co. that New Jersey’s no-fault law does not bar policyholders from pursuing a claim of bad faith against their insurer. How did we get here? The plaintiff and...

N.J.: No-fault law does not bar bad-faith claim

N.J. court: Intra-family step-down exclusion in a PAP was unenforceable

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | May 11, 2022 | Advocacy

The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division recently ruled in the case of Dela Vega v. Travelers Insurance Co.[1]  and St. Paul Protective Insurance Company that an intra-family step-down exclusion in a personal automobile policy was unenforceable. How...

N.Y.: Gov. Hochul ends public indoor mask rule; NY HERO Act still active

N.Y.: Gov. Hochul ends public indoor mask rule; NY HERO Act still active

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Feb 10, 2022 | Featured, General News

Gov. Kathy Hochul ended New York state’s mask requirements for indoor public spaces on Feb. 10, 2022. However, counties and municipalities such as New York City still may choose to enforce their own orders, and businesses in the state still can require masks or proof...

N.Y.: Gov. Hochul expected to end indoor mask requirements Thursday

N.Y.: Gov. Hochul expected to end indoor mask requirements Thursday

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Feb 8, 2022 | General News

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to let New York’s indoor mask requirement expire on Thursday. Hochul announced in December that masks would be required to be worn in all indoor public places across New York state—unless businesses/venues implement a...

Just because you want it, doesn’t make it so: Who is an additional insured?

Just because you want it, doesn’t make it so: Who is an additional insured?

by Austin S. Brown & Thomas S. Tripodianos | Nov 4, 2021 | Technical

The law on who can avail themselves to insurance coverage as an additional insured can be problematic. Unlike your standard insurance contract between the insurer and insured, the nature of an additional insured clause often involves third parties seeking defense and...

‘Charmed’ actor wins case against State Farm

‘Charmed’ actor wins case against State Farm

by Alexandra Chouinard | Oct 8, 2021 | Featured, General News

Earlier this week, Shannen Doherty—known for her roles in “Charmed,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” and “The Secret of NIMH”—won her court case against State Farm after the insurance company refused to adequately cover damages sustained to her home in California, after a...

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